the attorneys for the four men say this is someone grooming young people to get them comfortable, to get them into a situation where they may be open to a sexual relationship. this is what b.j. burn ddzseed had to say last week. >> the manipulation starts at 14 or 15 or basically they're indoctrine nated into this man and he goes forward with that next phase. so the law may not recognize it as child molestation, but i assure you that manipulation of someone like this and abusing the pastoral relationship this way, that is not consent. >> eddie long has issued a couple of statements through some intermediaries, including his lawyer. this is what eddie long' lawyer said this week. take a listen. >> ron, i think we're going to read, have our viewers just read that. we didn't have the audio of that. if our director can go back to that previous full screen graphic if possible. there we go. the charges against me and new birth are false. i have devoted my life to helping others and these false allegations hurt me deeply. but my faith is strong and the truth will emerge. that was one statem